Wye Valley Wild Camping

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View from the pitches
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The wye valley
Camping field and view
View from the pitches looking north
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  • Secluded wild camping site a 15-minute hike from the Wye Valley Walk
  • A 30-minute drive to the Brecon Beacons National Park and Hay-on-Wye
  • Grass pitches with lovely views and access to footpaths
If you’re after a slice of peace and plenty of walking thrown in with a back-to-basics camping experience, Wye Valley Wild Camping is just the spot for you. This friendly pop-up site in Mid Wales is a 15-minute hike from spectacular views along the Wye Valley Walk. The spacious camping field is surrounded by glorious hills and based on a working beef and sheep farm, just a five-minute stroll from the sleepy hamlet of Gwenddwr. There are ample footpaths to follow direct from the pitches, as well as quiet, traffic-free lanes if you prefer to explore on two wheels. Looking further afield, the paved trails in the Elan Valley (45 minutes) is a smashing spot for walkers and cyclists, while the Brecon Beacons National Park (30 minutes) offers challenging hiking and mountain biking. As you’ll be wild camping here, pitches are simple and fuss free. There’s access to tap water and portable toilets in the camping area, and as there’s no electricity, it’s a good idea to bring a torch for any nocturnal wanderings. Although this secluded area is well off the tourist trail, there are still plenty of facilities on hand. The nearest pub is in the village of Erwood (five minutes’ drive), while just further on is the buzzy little town of Builth Wells (15 minutes), where you can pick up supplies from the convenience stores and choose between pubs, takeaways and burger bars.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Opens

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Wye Valley Wild Camping

Erwhir

Gwenddwr

Builth Wells

Powys

Wales

LD2 3PZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.07929°N
-3.35578°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.9 km Interchange
33.7 km Bus Station
34.5 km Lidl
Rail
10.5 km Cilmeri Rail Station
11.1 km Builth Road Rail Station
13.4 km Garth (Powys) Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Erwood Station Gallery: 10 minutes’ drive - Hay-on-Wye (book town): 30 minutes - BattleMX (off-road race track): 30 minutes - Brecon Beacons National Park (climbing and biking): 30 minutes - Llangorse Multi Activity Centre (outdoor pursuits): 30 minutes - Golf: 30 minutes - Elan Valley (walking): 45 minutes - Llandovery Castle: 50 minutes - National Showcaves Centre for Wales: 50 minutes - National Trust - The Weir Garden: 50 minutes

Must see

Brecon Mountain Railway 31.4 km

National Showcaves of Wales 35.8 km

Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 36.8 km

Blaenavon Ironworks 38.3 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 38.3 km

National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 21.4 km

The Weir 36.6 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 41 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 43.7 km

Skenfrith Castle 44.5 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Erwood Craft Centre - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 1.9 km

Near Erwood - Twyn y Garth - The Gun - River Bachaway - Near Erwood 3.4 km

Twyn y Garth Common - The Gun - Twyn y Garth 3.7 km

Aberedw -Llewelyn's Cave - Aberedw Rocks - Erwood Craft Centre 4.2 km

Aberedw - Rhyscog - River Edw - Aberedw 4.3 km

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday, 22 May 2025 – Thursday, 22 May 2025)

    Hay-on-Wye, England 15.9 km

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 26.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wye Valley Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wye Valley Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wye Valley Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Erwood Station Gallery: 10 minutes’ drive - Hay-on-Wye (book town): 30 minutes - BattleMX (off-road race track): 30 minutes - Brecon Beacons National Park (climbing and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wye Valley Wild Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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